US Bridges

B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 20th ST & Library 3590C07 · Structure no. 000000000054432

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,357 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,979 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 643 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesB.F. PKWY/20th ST
CrossesVine Street Expressway
Location20th ST & Library 3590C07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95886, -75.17226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width643 ft (196 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,357 (2024)
Projected traffic29,979 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway carry?

About 28,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 643 ft wide.

Who owns B.F. PKWY/20th ST over Vine Street Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.